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Patent GB-190401625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GROSS OTTO
Filed: 1904-01-22
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 1625. Gross, O. Jan. 22. Arc lamps.- Lamps having two or more carbons inclined downwardly towards each other, are constructed with automatic means for preventing the lifting of the carbons and for pushing them downwards, or for entirely freeing them, as required for regulating the arc, which is struck by means of a primer. In the form shown in Fig. 1, each carbon a slides in guiding-tubes (not shown), and is provided with two clutch devices, consisting of pairs of rollers c, h, one on each side of the carbon, having ratchet teeth and pawls which prevent upward movement of the carbon relative to the clutch. The rollers are carried by staples d<5>, j, the lower ones d<5> being pivoted to the lamp-frame, and the upper ones to movable frames supported by rods q<1>, and each pair of staples has springs which tend to draw them together. The ends of the staples turn outwards away from the carbon, so that when the upper ones descend and meet the lower, each pair is opened out and frees the carbon, which drops on to the primer. In another arrangement, Fig. 3, the clutches consist of pairs of levers m<2>, k, designed so that, when the upper clutch descends, the inner ends of the levers m' meet the levers k when the outer ends strike stop screws b, further descent liberating the carbons. In a third arrangement the carbon is guided in a slotted tube, and a bent lever, the pivot of which is free to slide in guides along the outside of the slot, has an outer arm connected by a link to the core of the actuating solenoid, and an inner downwardlyinclined arm bearing against the carbon through the slot. In this and the other forms, rollers may be used to guide the carbons. The rods q<1>, Fig. 1, may be attached by means of a cross-bar q<3> and rod q<2> to the core c<4> of a coil, the lower half of which is in shunt, and the upper half in series with the arc. In another arrangement, there is a series electromagnet with its armature attached to a switch arm, which is connected with one terminal of the lamp and normally rests against a stud whereby the current is sent through the carbons to the other terminal. When the shunt electromagnet is sufficiently excited, the arm is drawn into contact with a second arm, so that the current passes to the carbons through a solenoid, to the core of which the rods q<1> are connected by levers. Further excitation of the electromagnet causes the two arms to touch a stud and complete a shunt circuit through a solenoid which actuates the primer.
Patent GB-190412201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Kilns for Burning Blue and Salt Glazed and Vitrified Bricks, Tiles, Pipes and Terra Cotta and like Goods
Inventor: FIDLER FRANCIS
Filed: 1904-05-30
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,201. Fidler, F. May 30. Kilns.-In a continuous kiln for burning blue, salt-glazed, and vitrified bricks, tiles, pipes, terracotta, lime, cement, and the like, side and end flues c, b are provided to allow the gases from the burning and cooling chambers at one side of the blueing or glazing chambers to be passed to chambers on the other side. The passage of gases through the side flues c is controlled by dampers J, and these flues are closed at the top by fireclay slabs i, which also serve as fuel surfaces. Hot gases enter the end flues b through apertures g in the division walls d, and these flues have dampercontrolled openings through which fuel and hot gases pass. The fuel is supplied through apertures a, and glazing-chemicals are supplied through openings a<1>, which may also serve to admit air, or for the introduction of additional fuel.
Patent GB-190412463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: MONTECUCCOLI ERNST COUNT
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 12,463. Montecuccoli, Ernst, Count. June 1. Tyres, pneumatic.-A means for automatically closing punctures in pneumatic tyres consists in partly filling the air tube 1, or the space 3 between the air tube and an outer tube 2, or between the air tube 1 and the outer cover, with a liquid or semi - liquid mass containing some finely - divided solid in suspension. The liquid oozes through the puncture, leaving a deposit of the solid, which effects a closure. A suitable filling for the air tube consists of glycerine and flowers of sulphur, with or without the addition of gelatine ; it is spread over the inside of the tube while hot. For the lining in the space 3, any suitable plastic substance such as caoutchouc, a mixture of glycerine and swelled gum tragacanth, or small pieces of plastic rubber may be used.
Patent GB-190413783-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pneumatic Tyre for Motor Cars.
Inventor: HASPERG AUGUST VON
Filed: 1904-06-18
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,783. Hasperg, A. von. June 18. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A pneumatic tyre for motor cars is constructed in segments a<1>, a', a<3>, &c., Fig. 1, which may be inflated, separately or in groups, by ordinary valves d, Fig. 2. A rib c<2> on one end of each segment of the outer cover engages in a recess' g on the adjacent end of the next segment. To prevent creeping, the rim e is formed with projections e<1>, bearing against the ends of the segments of the cover, which may be strengthened by means of hard rubber at these bearing-surfaces,
Patent GB-190421045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single-phase Dynamo Electric Machines
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 21,045. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Sept.30. Distortion of field, preventing ; field magnets.- Single-phase rotary converters and like machines have certain equipotential points on the continuous-current distributed field winding shortcircuited to improve the commutation. The source a of alternating current is connected through the switch S to the collecting- rings C of the machine, the rings being connected to fixed points on the armature winding A, which is provided in addition with a commutator and brushes to which are connected any direct-current source d, d. The field winding F is any type of distributed winding, and is connected, together with the regulating-resistance R, in shunt with the direct-current mains d, d. The equipotential points e, e on the field winding are connected by a short-circuiting conductor f, which, together with the field winding itself, forms a short circuit in inductive relation with the armature. This serves to damp out the fluctuations in the field produced by the armature reaction due to the alternating current in the armature winding. It is stated that the invention is applicable to multipolar machines, and that more than one short-circuiting connection may be used.
Patent GB-190501223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breech Mechanism for Ordnance
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 1223. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Jan. 21. Ordnance breech mechanism, transversely-sliding breech-block, with slip-lock firing-mechanism of the type described in Specification No. 22,078, A.D. 1903. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 5 a transverse sectional elevation. The operating- lever D is connected through bevel-gears d<1>, d' with the actuating-crank d<3> of the breech-block B. When the lever D is pulled rearwards, the breech-block slides from left to right to open the breech, and, towards the end of its motion, rocks a toe on the ejector axle e and throws back the jaws E to eject the empty case. In the open position, the pin d<8> of a crank d<7> enters a cam-groove a<1> in a pivoted "injector" A', so that in the closing movement the cartridge is rammed home by the " injector," which is pressed forward by the crank-pin d<8>. The cam spindle f 9 of the firing-mechanism is supported lengthways in the breech - block by split - bushes f<16>, and carrier a crank f<17> at its outer end. When the breech is closed, this crank engages the crank f<19> on the spindle f <20> of the firing-lever f<x>.
Patent GB-190503259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in connection with Dredging Apparatus.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1905-02-16
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 3259. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Harrington, B. R.]. Feb. 16. Dredging.- The pump foot of a suction dredger is kept at a constant level, independently of wave action, by means of a "fishing-rod" device, such as the counterweighted boom A, to which a float D is attached by tackle C. The pump F and suction pipe G are attached to the float, and, if desired, the suction pipe may pass through it.
Patent GB-190506588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver-evening-devices for Drawing Frames and Kindred Machines.
Inventor: WESTCOTT VALORUS STUKELY
Filed: 1905-03-28
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 6588. Westcott, V. S., and Potter, F. W. March 28. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to a disk-androller arrangement d, c, d' for use in drawing- frames &c. whereby the back rollers and a special evener-roller are driven at a speed which is varied automatically according to the thickness of the slivers passing through them. The roller c is carried by a sliding and weighted rod e, which is connected by a bell-crank lever with the last lever k of a series, the positions of which are governed by vertically-sliding rods actuated by the slivers as they pass over the evener-roller.
Patent GB-190507106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarms particularly adapted for Scaring Birds and the like
Inventor: IRWIN HAROLD
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 7106. Irwin, H. April 4. Alarm guns.- Fire-crackers are arranged to be exploded successively and thus furnish an alarm, which is particularly adapted for frightening birds and animals from crops &c. The crackers are placed in a case 10 composed of separate compartments 12, open at one end but closed at the other by a wall 15, through openings in which the fuses a pass to a slow-burning combustible B, such as suitably prepared paper. The fuses a are separated from one another by partitions 18, and pass through openings 20 in the elongated combustible holder 19, which is preferably formed of reticulated material. The combustible B is protected by a hinged cover 21 provided with a projecting portion 24. The case 10 is preferably furnished with a socket 11, so that it may be fixed to a post or other support. The fuses a may be threaded through the openings 16, 20 by means of fine wires attached to them.
Patent GB-190511543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Lamps
Inventor: MILLER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1905-06-02
Granted: 1906-03-22
Abstract: 11,543. Miller, C. A., and Miller, F. J. June 2. Acetylene carriage lamps; velocipede lamps. - The detachable chamber a is secured gas-and-watertight to the lamp body g by a rubber ring d which is expanded by being pressed between flanges b<1>, c<1> by a screw e.
Patent GB-190515819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Electric Circuit Breakers.
Filed: 1905-08-02
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 1 5 , 8 1 9 . Robinson & Co., L., and Adams, J.D. Aug. 2. Cut-outs.-Relates to means for preventing the operation of a magnetic circuitbreaker by merely momentary overloads. The operating-solenoid is connected to the piston of a dashpot, but is released after a predetermined interval. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the core B of the solenoid A ia provided with a projection K having a pin L adapted to engage with the hooked ends H, Fig. 3, of a pair of crank levers E, F, which are normally pulled together by a spring attached to pins I. The horizontal ends of the levers E, F pass the though slots in the bracket V, on which is fitted an adjustable stop W. The levers are pivoted'to the rod N of the dash-pot piston. The dash-pot is adjustably connected to the bracket by the screwed sleeve O, which screws through a socket on the bracket and is fitted with an index to show its adjustment. The piston of the dash-pot carries a spring-controlled disk valve opening holes in the piston. On an excess current passing, the core B is first lifted freely until the pin L engages the hooks H, and it then rises slowly, owing to the action of the dash-pot, until the hooks are opened by the levers E, F engaging the stop. W. The core is then free to rise sharply and operate the rod D. In a modified form, Fig. 5, the dash-pot is fixed, 'but adjustment is obtained by means of the screwed sleeve O.
Patent GB-190516743-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Pleating and Folding Dress and other Materials
Inventor: HUNT GEORGE
Filed: 1905-08-18
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 16,743. Hunt, G. Aug. 18. Pleating.-Apparatus for pleating dress materials consists of a number of rods of semicircular crosssection arranged to form a grid c, Fig. 1, over which the material is placed. The semicircular faces of the rods are uppermost, and the material is depressed between the rods by the projecting edge of a plate d held by screws on a Mock e. The screws pass through slots in the plate so that the distance by which the plate projects may be regulated. The material already pleated is held down by a wooden strip f, Fig. 3. When the operation is completed, the grid is turned over and laid on an ironing-board, and the pleats are ironed down flat.
Patent GB-190601573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Safety Explosives.
Inventor: GROBET GEORGES
Filed: 1906-01-20
Granted: 1907-01-19
Abstract: 1573. Grobet, G. Jan. 28,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901], Explosives.-In chlorate and perchlorate explosives, the combustible ingredient consists of a volatile hydrocarbon, such as turpentine oil, benzine, or benzenes, mixed with an animal fat, such as suet. The fat may be partially replaced by resin. The ingredients are mixed at a moderate heat.
Patent GB-190602639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hampers and other Rectangular Baskets.
Inventor: WALDEN ALFRED
Filed: 1906-02-02
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 2639. Walden, A. Feb. 2. Baskets and hampers are provided with two or more protecting-battens a, into which the bottom and side canes b<1>, c<1>, c<3> are built. Some of the side canes c' are slipped into holes c<2> drilled at various angles, while others c<3> pass completely through holes c<4>, c<5>. The battens a may be connected by cross-strips h, and their ends may be protected by metal strips f. Rollers g may be mounted in the battens.
Patent GB-190603941-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Heater" in connection with Loose-reed Looms for Weaving Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: DRAKE JOHN
Filed: 1906-02-17
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 3941. Drake, J., and Thornley, C. Feb. 17. Loom loose - reed motions ; stopmotions.-In loosereed looms, the beater is cast with a projection in the form of a stud a having a loose metal collar b, which is kept in position by means of a set-screw c and washer d or by means of a split pin and washer. The collar is rotated by the duck-bill, and it serves to minimize warp breakages &c.
Patent GB-190606606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Borneol Esters and Isoborneol Esters
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1906-03-19
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 6606. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 19. Borneol and isoborneol esters. -Mixtures of borneol and isoborneol esters are obtained by acting on pinene hydrochloride with a zinc salt of an organic acid in presence of a medium such as formic acid or glacial or dilute acetic acid. The esters may be saponified. In examples, pinene hydrochloride is treated with zinc acetate, formate, or benzoate. When the zinc salt of an acid other than the medium is used, borneol and isoborneol esters of both acids occur in the product.
Patent GB-190611292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spectacles and the like.
Inventor: RODENSTOCK ALOYS
Filed: 1906-05-14
Granted: 1906-09-20
Abstract: 11,292. Rodenstock, A. May 20, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Spectacles and eyeglasses. - The lenses are connected to the bridges of eyeglasses and spectacles and to the temples of spectacles by projections cemented in recesses in the glass. A projection c having a cylindrical head c' engages a correspondingly-shaped recess in the glass. The projection is carried by a metal piece b fitting the edge of the glass. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also a dovetailed projection, or two projections inclined in opposite directions. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190613149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: DICKINSON HENRY WINRAM
Filed: 1906-06-07
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 13,149. Dickinson, H. W. June 7. Superheaters, steam.-For controlling the superheat, the partitions a in the drum or header A, Fig. 2, are fitted with a rotary gridiron valve g, two forms of which are shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The lower drum or header B is fitted on each side of the partition b with a three-way flooding and draining cock n. These cocks n are connected by shafting o and gearing p with the spindle j j of the valve g. A rectilinear gridiron valve may be employed in place of the rotary valve. Fig. 8 shows one element of a Field-tube superheater. The valve for controlling the superheat is shown at d and that for flooding and draining at g.
Patent GB-190613818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Means for Electric Switches.
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1907-06-15
Abstract: 13,818. Newbery, G. M., and British Prometheus Co. June 16. Switches.- Mechanism for actuating switches from a rotating shaft, such as a valve spindle or an electric motor, consists of a set of cams and spring- triggers, each cam associated with one trigger and working one switch arm with a rapid movement, and all the cams being on one shaft, which may be connected to the source of motion by wormgearing. The switch arm 2, Fig. 2, is pivoted at 4, and, in the closed position shown, is subject to the action of a spring 6 tending to throw it off to the position shown in Fig. 6. Normally, the arm is held down by springs 7, Fig. 5, taking into a slot 7b, aided by the friction of the contacts. When the cam 11, Fig. 2, is rotated in the direction of the arrow, its edge 11<a> turns a trigger 8, which is also pivoted at 4. The trigger - projection 8<b> comes against a stud 10 on the arm 2, and forces the arm off the interval between the projections 8<b>, 8<a> allowing the arm to be thrown off rapidly by the action of the spring. The trigger 8 is under the influence of a spring 9, Fig. 3, and remains in the position shown in Fig. 6 till the other end of the gap 11<b> comes round, when it oscillates without affecting the position of the switch arm. When the cam rotates in the opposite direction, the parts are brought to the position shown in Fig. 7 and the switch is closed, subsequent rotation in the same direction being inoperative to open it. Other switches of similar construction are spaced out along the shaft, on which the various cams are set so as to operate the switches in the desired relative order. The cams may have two or more gaps, in order to make the opening and closing movement take place in one-half or other fraction of a a revolution.
Patent GB-190618163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Mixers and Kneaders and Analogous Mixing Machines
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1906-08-13
Granted: 1906-12-13
Abstract: 18,163. Fairweather, W., [Landers, Frary, & Clark]. Aug. 13. Brackets.-A bracket 6 for supporting a rimmed vessel and a shaft-bearing arm 15 for stirring-apparatus so that they are easily detachable, is fixed to a shelf or table by arms 7 and a clamping-screw 9. The vessel is tilted and placed beneath the tongue 13, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, and then lowered, the arms 10 fitting under the rim 4. A lug 14 passes up into a slot in the arm 15 and is gripped by a screw 17. The handle 5 engaging the arm 10 will prevent the vessel from rotating.
Patent GB-190620904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Air-ships.
Inventor: DAGNALL WALTER
Filed: 1906-09-20
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 20,904. Dagnall, W., and Mallinson, J. E. Sept. 20. Aerial machines with aerostats; aerostats; propelling; steering.-The lifting-propellers h of an aerial machine are located in tapered tubes g formed in the aluminium casing a of the aerostat. The machine is propelled by a rear propeller u, and the propellers are driven frcm a motor i through the gearing shown, clutches v<4>, n being provided respectively, to throw the propeller u or propellers h in or out of action. The machine is provided with an horizontal steering-vane s operated by cords s<2> from the hand-wheel s', and with a vertical vane w operated by cords w<2> from the wheel w<1>. The aerostat is provided with inclined planes t, having holes at their upper portions, to retard the descent of the machine by parachute action. The aerostat is formed of one or more upper chambers b connected to a lower chamber or chambers c by valves d, which open when the gas in the chambers b expands. Relief valves e open the chamber c to atmosphere. The lower parts of the machine form cabins f for the crew. Road wheels z are provided, and it is stated in the Provisional Specification that these wheels may be driven by the motor, and that they may be provided with paddles to propel the machine on water.
Patent GB-190623343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Screw Collars or Screw Sockets
Inventor: HOOKHAM PHILIP
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-06-27
Abstract: 23,343. Hookham, P. Oct. 22. Screw sockets. - The screw sockets or screw collars of the type described in Specification No. 2887, A.D. 1879, are made from two different kinds of metal a, b, such as brass and iron. Sheetmetal disks are submitted to suitable operations for the production of the socket shown.
Patent GB-190625416-A (GB)
Title: Freezing-proof Fire Extinguisher Agent.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 25,416. Evans, W. E., [Graaff & Co., W.]. Nov. 10. Fire-extinguishing by chemical solutions ; chemicals for.-A non-freezing fire-extinguishing liquid consists of an aqueous solution of sulphocyanides, particularly the sulphocyanides of the alkalies and alkaline earths. The solutions may be used alone or mixed with the ordinary sodium-carbonate solution in extincteurs ; glycerine may also be added.
Patent GB-190626702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Machines for Welding the Joints of Metal Tubes and the like.
Inventor: CLAYTON LAWRENCE
Filed: 1906-11-24
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 26,702. Clayton, L. Nov. 24. Welding.-In a machine for welding tubes by rolling the welding-roller is carried by the ram 8 of an hydraulic cylinder mounted in a carriage 6, which is moved between guides 5 by an hydraulic ram 11 with adjustable connecting-rods 12. On foundation girders 2, work-supporting carriages 3, 4 are mounted, the carriages 3 being provided with hydraulic rams and means for adjusting their stroke. The tube 28 to be welded is connected to tie-rods 24 which, by means of an hydraulic ram 23, move it to any desired position. The tube is supported in the interior by a block 14 on a projecting arm 13, a pivoted link 15 and roller 16 operated by a small ram supporting the block. Below the roller 16 are two main supporting-rollers 19. A gas fire 27 is provided, and the heated portion is brought over the block 14; when the carriage 6 carrying the welding-roller moves backwards and forwards and effects the weld.